GEOFF Horsfield concedes that his two-goal salvo may not be enough to save him from the axe for Wednesday's clash at Chelsea.

GEOFF Horsfield concedes that his two-goal salvo may not be enough to save him from the axe for Wednesday's clash at Chelsea.

The Baggies striker grabbed both goals to seal Albion's 2-1 win against Portsmouth, but admitted he may still be left disappointed when the side is picked for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

Whatever happens Horsfield is refusing to get too downbeat, insisting he is a more-than-willing participant in Bryan Robson's squad rotation system.

"I was disappointed not to play against Man City last week, but that's life," said the 31-year-old.

"The gaffer will pick a 16 that he thinks will win the game but I got on with it, worked hard, got back into the side and scored twice.

"There is a bit of competition here now, but that's what staying in the Premiership has allowed us to do by bringing in the likes of Diomansy Kamara and Nathan Ellington.

"We all know the gaffer will look at it each and every game. The team on Wednesday may not be the same side that won on Saturday - he may think different personnel may help get a result and so you have to get on with it.

"Every Premiership side has an element of rotation within its squad," he added.

"So yes, it is disappointing not to play, but it's one of those things.

"The gaffer said before the Man City game he would disappoint a few people but that everyone would play their part at some point.

"We have a group of 25 quality players, we get on well and even if you are left out you want the side to do well.

"I'm 31, I know that if gaffer leaves me out then it's what he thinks is best for the side and if he does then so be it - it's not about me, it's about trying to get a result for this football club.

"You have to take it on the chin. Mind you if it had happened when I was playing at Halifax, I wouldn't have taken it too well!

"But nowadays it's about having a squad system and it is working well."